Start at the End: Strategies for Actionable Assessment Results

Making Assessment Matter is a four-part C&RL News series focused on maximizing the impact of academic library assessment. This first article outlines four key strategies for launching assessment projects designed for action and impact. Future articles will explore how to anticipate decision-making pathways to encourage follow-through, engage participants early to increase the likelihood of actionable outcomes, and craft communications that present compelling results to key stakeholders. Together, the series equips librarians to use assessment to drive meaningful change